BOARD OF SKAMANIA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Meeting for Week of August 28, 2007

 

The Board met at 9:15 a.m. on Tuesday, August 28, 2007 at the Commissioner’s Meeting Room, 240 NW Vancouver Avenue in Stevenson, with Commissioners Paul Pearce, Chair, James D. Richardson and Jamie Tolfree present, for an update on the Piper Road Slide and to give updates on attendance at various meetings, with no action taken.

 

The meeting was called to order at 10:05 a.m. Tuesday, August 28, 2007 at the Commissioner’s Meeting Room, 240 NW Vancouver Avenue in Stevenson, with Commissioners Paul Pearce, Chair, James D. Richardson and Jamie Tolfree present, opening with the Pledge of Allegiance. 

 

Commissioner Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner Tolfree and motion carried unanimously to approve the Consent Agenda as follows:

1.       Minutes for week of August 21, 2007.

2.       Approve Salmon Falls Road Improvement Project for road re-alignment and culvert replacement work on a portion of Salmon Falls Road from milepost 0.90 to 1.25 using Day Labor Forces.

3.       Contract Amendment Part B with Advanced Planning Solutions, Inc., WRIA 29 Instream Flow

4.       Contract with Clark County Regional Emergency Services Agency for equipment purchased to link Department of Emergency Management and Courthouse phone systems together.

5.       Contract with Clark County Regional Emergency Services Agency for equipment purchased with LETPP funding in 2006 and 2007.

6.       Contract Amendment Part A to Contract Number E07-967 with Washington Military Department for the November 2006 flood event detailing that the 25% non-fed share will be equally split between the State and the County. Also recognizes new federal requirement giving preference to local contractors.

7.       Contract Amendment Part A to Contract Number E07-764 with Washington Military Department for the November 2006 flood event detailing that the 25% non-fed share will be equally split between the State and the County.  Also recognizes new federal requirement giving preference to local contractors.

8.       Acknowledge approval of State of Washington Department of Ecology Coordinated Prevention Grant.

 

Commissioner Tolfree moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried unanimously that until completion of the dissolution and transfer of funds of the Wind River Public Development Authority to Skamania County, all current and future bills will be paid from the General Services Fund, Peggy Bryan, Director for Skamania County Economic Development Council is hereby authorized to sign vouchers pertaining to the Wind River Site, all current contracts in effect are hereby authorized and approved by the Board of Commissioners, and all new contracts will be submitted for authorization and approval by the Board of Commissioners.

 

Commissioner Tolfree moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried unanimously to approve a voucher to Summerland Enterprises for the Wind River Site Roof Removal Project in the total amount of $10,614.40.

 

Sealed bids were opened for one 5-cubic yard capacity hopper sander.  Commissioner Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner Tolfree and motion carried unanimously to forward the following bids to Public Works for review and recommendation:

1.       Washington Auto Carriage, Spokane, WA      $15,722.02

2.       Northstar Industries, Inc, Auburn, WA      $19,188.18

 

Larry Douglass, Public Works Director reported on Rock Creek slide, Engineering projects, County Road projects, ER&R, Solid Waste, and Building Department.

 

Commissioner Pearce moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried unanimously that with reference to the Perman Short Plat, the road going into the three lots is considered a driveway.

 

Commissioner Tolfree moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried unanimously to authorize Leann Haight, Administrative Manager for Skamania County Economic Development Council to sign vouchers pertaining to the Wind River Site in the absence of Peggy Bryan.

 

Sharon Tiffany, Interpretive Center Director reported on accessions and exhibits, events, marketing/fund raising, and administration.

 

The meeting recessed at 10:40 a.m. Tuesday, August 28, 2007 and reconvened at 10:55 a.m. the same date, with Commissioners Pearce, Richardson and Tolfree present.

 

The Board met in executive session regarding personnel from 10:55 a.m. until 11:05 a.m., with no action taken.

 

The Board advised they would be attending the Mount St. Helens Summit at Cowlitz County Expo Center in Longview, WA at 1:00 p.m. today.

 

The meeting recessed at 11:05 a.m. Tuesday, August 28, 2007 and reconvened at 9:25 a.m. Wednesday, August 29, 2007, with Commissioners Pearce, Richardson and Tolfree present.

 

The Board met in executive session regarding personnel from 9:25 a.m. until 9:30 a.m., with no action taken

 

The Board participated in a workshop with Public Works to discuss a proposed private road ordinance and the Piper Road slide, with no action taken.

 

The Board participated in a workshop with Planning and Community Development to discuss permit tracking, Gorge Commission Plan amendments, Wind River Boat Launch, and Assistant Planner applications, with no action taken.

 

The Board participated in a workshop with the Recreation and Facilities Director to discuss 2007 Fair report and a contract amendment for architect services for Rock Creek Community Services Center and the Courthouse remodel, with no action taken.

 

The meeting recessed at 11:35 a.m. Wednesday, August 29, 2007 and reconvened at 1:40 p.m. the same date, with Commissioners Pearce, Richardson and Tolfree present.

 

The Board participated in a workshop regarding a proposed Carson Stormwater Utility District, with no action taken.

 

The meeting recessed at 2:25 p.m. Wednesday, August 29, 2007 and reconvened at 2:45 p.m. the same date, with Commissioners Pearce, Richardson and Tolfree present.

 

 The Board participated in a workshop regarding Swift Subarea Plan, with no action taken.

 

The meeting recessed at 3:10 p.m. Wednesday, August 29, 2007 and reconvened at 3:30 p.m. the same date, with Commissioners Pearce, Richardson and Tolfree present.

 

The Board participated in a workshop with the Treasurer to discuss a software program for receipts and warrants, with no action taken.

 

The meeting recessed at 3:55 p.m. Wednesday, August 29, 2007 and reconvened at 9:00 a.m. Thursday, August 30, 2007, with Commissioners Pearce, Richardson and Tolfree present.

 

The Board met in executive session regarding potential litigation from 9:00 a.m. until 9:45 a.m., with no action taken.

 

The Board met in executive session regarding personnel from 9:45 a.m. until 10:00 a.m., with no action taken.

 

Commissioner Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner Tolfree and motion carried unanimously to acknowledge receipt and accept a letter of resignation from Lenora Bringman, effective September 28, 2007.

 

Commissioner Tolfree moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried unanimously to approve vouchers for the period ending August 29, 2007 in the total amount of $128,320.11.

 

The meeting recessed at 10:05 a.m. Thursday, August 30, 2007 and reconvened at 10:20 am. the same date, with Commissioners Richardson and Tolfree present.

 

Bob MacKenzie, Program Manager for Washington State General Administration gave a presentation regarding Plant Operations Support Consortium, comprised of state agencies, educational facilities, municipalities and port districts, that acts as a clearinghouse for best practices, organizational standards and surplus/salvage materials. 

 

The meeting adjourned at 11:20 a.m. Thursday, August 30, 2007.

 

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

SKAMANIA COUNTY, WASHINGTON